Government and Politics

Course summary

In the first year the students cover the first component of UK Government and Politics, comprising a thorough understanding of the both the functions and characteristics of UK government including the constitution, political parties, the power of the executive and voting behaviour and participation in the political process. Students also being the study of the Comparative Theory. Pupils also begin the study of global politics. In the second year the students conclude their study of Global Politics and begin their study of the main political ideologies in action such as liberalism, socialism and conservatism. To reflect societal challenges, the non-core component will be feminism. The components are examined over the course of three two-hour long exams, and there is no course work associated with the qualification.